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Heaven Is So Real Glossary terms
Chapter 1: On Heaven’s Road Vocabulary:
1. Goal: aim, objective, purpose, target 2. Oriental people: People who live in the Asia of Far East areas:
• Korean • Japanese • Chinese
Oriental men believed that only boys could attain success in life. (Page 3)
3. Focus: pay attention to, to emphasize 4. Phenomenon: happening, incident, experience, event
I was experiencing the same phenomenon known among Quakers, Shakers and early Pentecostals. Doctrine terms:
1. Anointing of God’s Holy Spirit: is an initial evidence or manifestation of the Lord’s presence.
The anointing of God’s Holy Spirit was so strong that I could not get up, ad all I could do was sing, talk in tongues and laugh. 2. Church: body of Christians (not church building) I literally fell in love with Jesus after I attended church a couple of times 3. Gift of Tongues: gift of Spirit- the charismatic gift of ecstatic speech (not physical
tongue but heavenly language) Two weeks after this Easter Sunday experience, I received the gift of tongues while at home and began to sing in the spirit. 4. Glory: praise and honor
The purpose of this book is to give Him glory: “To Him be glory in the church of Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen” (Ephesians 3:21).
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5. Intercessory Prayer: prayer, petition, or entreaty in favor of another - God leads you to pray for others.
Since meeting Jesus, I have had a strong desire to pray for others, I have become a true prayer warrior. Intercessory prayer has become a way of life for me. 6. Willing vessel: voluntary to serve God
Bible verses on willing vessel: Potter and the clay
Isaiah 64:8 But now, O LORD, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand
Jeremiah 18:4 And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter: so he made it again another vessel, as seemed good to the potter to make it.
. Chapter 2: All Power in Heaven and on Earth Vocabulary
1. Commitment: an agreement or pledge to do something in the future It was a night of commitment, challenge and purpose. 2. Empower: to give official authority or legal power to Waiting- one of the hardest things I the world to do, and yet it is the key to do so much empowerment in the spiritual life. 3. Interpretation: explanation The gift of tongues began to flow, followed by a clear interpretation. 4. Manifest (manifestation): obvious, visible recognize, evident, noticeable, show,
discernible 5. Minister: to serve, to give aid or service
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You will go to that height as you minister in My name. 6. Replete: fully or abundantly provided or filled
The bible is replete with examples of people quaking and shaking in the presence of the Lord. Sometimes this manifestation is accompanied by fear but most of the time it is preparatory; God is about to do a great work through a yield vessel Doctrine terms: Anointing: is an initial evidence or manifestation of the Lord’s presence. Authority: God (Jesus) has the power to make commands Gift of healing: God’s (Jesus) gifts to make people get well spiritually, emotionally and physically Logos: bible Prophecy: to tell the future, give encouragements and warnings from God Rhema: word Savior: Jesus brings salvation. Spiritual transfusion: spirit of transferring from body in to spiritual form Supernatural force: power or energy from God (Jesus)
Greek words Rhema Logos
Word Bible “God was confirming His rhema word to me (Choo)- from Pastor Randolph through His logos, the bible.” Chapter 3: All Things Are Possible
1. Bewilder: confuse, perplex, puzzle I couldn’t see my face clearly, but I felt certain it was the face of the bewildered youth who had been without God and without hope. 2. Body transformation: body changed
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He had transported me from my bed, home and body and had given me a new body that enabled me to fly and walk with Him. 3. Detach: separate It seemed as if the insides of my body were detaching from rest of me. 4. Flail: move or swing I began to scream and flail my arms wildly. It seemed as of the insides of my body were detaching from the rest of me.
5. Manifestation: obvious, visible recognize, evident, noticeable, show, discernible
This phenomenon is known as “ holy laughter” in some circles. I can say without any reservation that I know is a manifestation of the Lord’s presence.
6. Out-of-the-body: body stays but spirit taken up to heaven I had heard of out-of-body experiences before, but in this case I had been taken out of my body and deposited in a body that was not me-yet it was me. 7. Phenomenon happening, incident, experience, event The phenomenon is known as “ holy laughter” in some circles. 8. Prostrate (prostrating): to put (oneself) in a humble and submissive posture or
state Others were there with me, kneeling on the floor and prostrating themselves before Him.
Chapter 4: Sooner Than You Think Vocabulary:
1. Provide: give Water typified the cleansing from sin that our Lord has provided for us.
2. Reservoir: reserve
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The tears I cried came from a deep reservoir in my soul as I recognized with gratitude all that Jesus had done for me.
3. Scarlet: bright red
Isaiah 1:18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
4. Urgency (urgent): insistent, pressing He seemed to be almost angry, or at least I sense a great urgency in His words. It was a warning.
Doctrine Terms: 1. Born -again: Christian believers who put away old desire and become a new creature in Christ
2 Corinthians 5:17 17Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 2. End times: End-time refers to the last days/period of time/history on earth before the 2nd Coming of Christ 3. Incorruptible: morally upright Left Behind: Sinners and so-called Christians will stay on earth during the Tribulation. 4.Marantha: The Lord is coming soon.
1 Corinthians 16:22 If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha. Rapture: Saints (Christians) go home with Jesus Scoffers: people who make fun of or mock at
2 Peter 3:3 3Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, 4And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.
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Jude 1:18 18How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts.
Twinkling of an eye: any rapid movement
1 Corinthians 15:52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. Chapter 5: My Kingdom Is Ready Vocabulary: 1. Abortions: killing baby before the baby is born I do not like abortions. 2. Contrast: opposite I sensed the Lord was showing me a vivid contrast between those who were happy and those who were sad. 3. Rebuke: reprimand, scold The tone of the Lord’s voice reflected anger as He rebuked me, “Don’t say that again, daughter,” 4. Reverential (reverent): respectful In fact, my reverential fear of Him mixed with my great love for Him, has led me to conclude that I must never displease Him. Doctrine terms: Repent: be sorry for your sins and change your ways Faith: belief, trust Patriarchs: God of Abraham, God of Isaac and God of Jacob Saints: Christian believers Conform: do the accepted thing, follow the world; think like the world
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Transform: change
Romans 12:2: And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Conform Transform
Example: White lies is okay as long as you do not hurt anyone.
Example: Be honest in all things.
Romans 12: 17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men
Chapter 6: A Place In Hell Part 1 1. Deject: discourage, unhappy, gloomy Their heads were hanging low, and they looked very dejected and hopeless. 2. Recognize: take notice I immediately recognized my mother! 3. Pit: hole in the ground, ditch, hollow, and abyss It is not knowing the Lord that leads a person into hell, and that is why I want to tell the whole world about the pit I saw and the wonderful kingdom of heaven. Doctrine terms: Heaven: Paradise, place of joy, eternal fellowship with Jesus and all saints Hell: place of torture, misery, no hope, separation from the Lord Mansions: large houses
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Chapter 6: A Place In Hell Part 2 1. Disobedient Christians: Christians who do not live by the Word. 2. Sinful Christians: These so-called “Christians” who don’t really know the Lord and who continually and willfully sin and don’t repent before they die or before the Rapture happens will be eternally lost. They are disobedient Christians. They are sinful Christians. Doctrine terms: No Word Definition 1 Adultery: Sexual relationship outside of marriage 2 Drunkenness: Drink alcohol excessively 3
Emulations: Competing other to be better or more than equal than others
1. Crab Theory use in the deaf culture Jane Norman "Crab theory " is a layman term commonly used in the Deaf community to define cultural social strifes, e.g., internecine strife and struggle. [United Deaf women 1999]
4 Envying: Desire what other people have (being jealous for
something to receive for personal gain)
5 Fornication: Sexual relationship and sleeping together before marriage 6 Hatred: Do not like, disgust 7 Heresies (Heresy): dissent; break up relationships; disunity 8. Idolatry: Worship false God; anything put first then second God 9. Lasciviousness Lustful 10 Murders Plan on killing someone on purpose 11
Revellings Enjoy evil too much or enjoy the world too much; take in too much pleasure
1. Obscene Music 2. Wild Party: Mardi Gras
Seditions Dissension, not in unity or cause to divide into 2 1. Unneccesary arguments
12 Strife Selfish ambitions 13 Uncleanness Dirtiness, filth
Examples: 1. Dirty jokes
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2. Profanity 3. Watch X-rated movies 4. Read pornography magazine 5. Sexual fantasy
14 Variance Disagreement, dispute 15 Witchcraft or
or sorcery: Use demonic powers for pleasure or revenge Examples:
1. Psychic prayers 2. E.S.P. 3. Medium 4. Hypnotism 5. Shape shifter bodies (changing different bodies) 6. Contacting the Dead
16 Wrath Rage, angry
Galatians 5:19-21 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 20Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, 21Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Eph 5:18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit…
Jealous versus Envy Both means the same thing except jealous is someone who wants some thing that they do not have where as envy means someone who wants something they wish to have for a personal gain or covet something Jealous: Something that you do not have or a loss
Envy: Something that you wish to have for personal gain
Covet Example: 1. Someone has a job before you.
Example: 1. Someone wishes to have his neighbor’s new house.
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Chapter 7: Marantha 1. Dwell on: to be obsessed with 2. ‘So called Christians: false or careless Christians 3. False prophets: prophets who do not follow the word of God 4. False teachers: teachers who distort the word of God; do not glorify Jesus’ name 5.Obedient (obey): follow the rules 6.Purity (pure): clean 7.Famine: extreme hunger and no food 8.Pestilences: epidemic disease such as AIDS 9. Divers: various 10. Rumors: gossip 11. Afflict: distress, cause trouble 12. Deceive: mislead, misinform, lie, and fool 13. Gospel: Good News about Jesus, the kingdom of God and salvation 14. Marantha: The Lord is coming 15. Witness: share the gospel, set a good role model for sinners and unbelievers
Matthew 24: 6-16 6And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. 7For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. 8All these are the beginning of sorrows. 9Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name’s sake. 10And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another. 11And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. 12And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. 13But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. 14And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.
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Chapter 7: Marantha Doctrine terms:
The ASL sign for fruit here means the character of inner qualities not the fruit we eat.
Character
Galatians 5: 22-23 22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Iniquity: sins, evil Endure: continue, bear with, and put up with, tolerance Tribulation: trouble, hard times Chapter 8: Preparation for Service Vocabulary: 1. Comprehension- understanding, grasp, conception It was beyond comprehension how I had been chosen to receive so much in advance of the great day of the Lord when we shall know, as even as we are known, but I did understand that I had been granted an incredibly special grace to see so many things. 2. Conform: do the accepted thing that society wants us to follow Transform: change
Romans 12:1-2 1I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. 3. Enormity: large
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4. Foundation: built on The enormity of the bible in front of me served to remind me that the Bible should grow ever bigger in my life- that it should be the foundation on which my ministry would be built and launched 5. Inspire: motivate, encourage I noticed that the writers who were inspired to write the Bible had notebooks in their hands, and then I realized tat the Lord was showing this scene for the second time so that I would fully understand the importance of His Word in my life. 6. Intimidate: threaten; scare The fact was, I was very intimidated by the whole idea! 7. Presence: being there He (Jesus) emphasized that the reason why my body shook so forcibly every time I was in the presence was because he was pouring His power into me. 8. Reality: truth He (Jesus) took me to some of the same heavenly places more than once so that I could fully experience their reality- and remember them. Chapter 8: Preparation for Service
FOUNDATION
Picture in your mind the sign word looks like a bridge.
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Matthew 7:24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: 25And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock. 26And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand: 27And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it
House upon a rock House upon the sand
Strong Weak Melinda’s note: Foundation is built on the word of God. When our lives are in storm, we have faith that God will carry us through the situation. A wise man will build a house on the rock and when the rain comes, the house stands strong. Without the word of God in our heart, our heart will be like the foolish man who built his house on the sand. Doctrine terms: Apostles: sent one, ambassador of Christ, commissioner of Christ, Correction: improvement, modification, Doctrine: teaching, set of guidelines Infirmities: weakness; sickness Inspiration of God: to breathe Instruction in righteous: God give us guideline how to be righteous before God Prophets: man or woman give gives encouragement, warning about future events Reproof: rebuke, conviction of sins Throne of Grace: Grace means mercy. God is sitting on the mercy-seat
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EARTHLY VEIL HEAVENLY VEIL
Hebrews 9:12
Hebrews 8:12
Matthew 27:51 Behold, the veil of the temple was rent (ripped) in twain from the top to the bottom.
Veil is a symbol of wall between God and Man.
God and Man relationship was broken Adam and Eve first disobeyed God by eating The Tree of God and Evil
Symbol:
God still have not given up on man. God send Jesus, His only Son to
died for us. After Jesus died and rose from the dead, the veil was ripped open.
God restored relationship to man.
Old Testament: High Priest goes into the tabernacle once a year in the Holiest of Holiest. The veil in the tabernacle represents the separation between God and man. The veil is down because of our sins we cannot approach to God boldly.
New Testament: After Jesus died on the cross and raised from the dead the veil from temple on earth and veil in heaven has been tore up at the same time so that we can fellowship with Jesus without fear or trembling.
Hebrews 4:14-16 14Seeing then that we have a great high priest*, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. 15For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. 16Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
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Ark of Covenant No. Inside of the
Tabernacle What are these called?
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Golden Altar
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Table of Shewbread
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Golden Candlestick
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Laver
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Earthly Priest Heavenly Priest
Earthly priest did not die for our sins. We do not confess our sins to earthly priest.
Jesus died for our sins. Jesus understands our weakness and sickness. Jesus is our high priest. We can freely come to the throne of Grace any time because Jesus freed us from our guilt, shame and sins.
Chapter 9: Worry Is A Sin Vocabulary 1. Worry: concern My daughter, I notice that you worry about everything I ask you to do. I have told you many times not to worry, daughter and you are not obeying Me on this. 2. Explicit: explain clearly
The Lord was more explicit with His instructions than He’d ever been before. 3. Intimidated: frightened; put down He had told me that every detail would be carefully handled by Him, but I still felt intimidated by such an important project.
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Doctrine Terms: Supplication: petition; request; seeking in earnest prayer Faith: believe, trust Faithful: loyal Kingdom: land of heaven, empire, territory Faith: believe or trust Faithful: loyal; trustworthy
Hebrews 11:11 1Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Revelation 21:5 5And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful
Colossians 1:2 1Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother, 2To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Chapter 10: Jerusalem Is Ready Vocabulary: 1. Caution: careful; warning I wanted to stand up and tell everyone I had just seen the Lord and that He had shown me His scars, but something deep in my spirit cautioned me not to do this, so I sat patiently until the service was over. 2. Deviate: turn aside, move away Don’t ever deviate from this commitment.
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3.Endeavor: try, make an effort, attempt They made me feel always endeavored to please My Lord, to put Him first in every situation and decision. He was blessing My obedience. 4. Enthrall: captivate; fascinate I was enthralled by his description of heavenly city, because I had seen so many of the things he wrote about. 5. Horrendous suffering: awful; horrifying The scars on His hands and feet are real. I’ve seen them. They are the marks of horrendous suffering- anguish He experienced for you and me. 6. Panorama: view; scene; Mountains ranged filled the panorama with a beauty that only heave can produce. 7. Torture: torment, make suffer; persecute; afflict Oh, how I understood how she must have felt on that first Good Friday being tortured and killed in front of her- and there was nothing she could do to stop it. Doctrine Terms: Crucifixion: ways of punishment in the heathen days. Jesus was nailed to the cross. Resurrection: Jesus died and rose from the dead.
Jasper stone: reddish, brown and yellow gem of various colors.
Revelation 21:10
And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain, and showed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God, 11Having the glory of God: and her light was like unto a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone , clear as crystal; Chapter 11: Heavenly Food, Heavenly Pleasures Vocabulary: 1. Communion: Fellowship with God between Christ and his people.
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It was a wonderful time of sweet communion with the Lord. 2. Enormous: huge; massive Our journey took us along a wide road with enormous rocks on both sides, 3. Magnificent: wonderful; superb The magnificent vista at the end of the path revealed a lush, low valley that was filled with tall grass. 4. Privilege: honor; favor; right How privileged I am to be among the select few He has honored in this way. 5. Scribe: men who wrote the laws; gospel of the bible My job now is simply to be a scribe who writes down what He shows me and tells me, and I know He will offer a full explanation whenever He deems necessary. 6. Vicinity: surrounding area There were no tress in particular vicinity I saw, but the sand looked so white and clean. Doctrine Terms: Lamb: Lamb was a symbol of Christ. Lamb and Jesus have the same qualities. Both Jesus and the lamb had meekness and innocence qualities. Alpha: Greek word for first Omega: Greek word for last
Revelation 1:8 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty. Chapter 12: Enjoy the Kingdom Vocabulary: 1. Anxiety: nervousness; concern; worry; apprehension 2. Catharsis: purifying of the emotions or relieving emotion tensions. His tender words tender words of love and comfort broke my heart. I wept profusely. It was a moment of cleansing, healing and catharsis, I felt fully renewed.
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3. Flashbacks: a past incident recurring vividly in the mind Flashbacks of the Lord’s austere (strict or stern) presence on the throne would steal my joy from me from time to time but I endeavored (try or attempt) to keep on dancing joyfully. 4. Immaculate: spotless, pure The interior of the cabin was immaculate, but the boat was large enough for only two people. 5. Jealously: covetously Martha on the other hand, was always trying hard to please Him and she was filled with anxiety, jealousy and turmoil. 6. Prototype: example; archetype That’s why I’m sure heaven is the prototype of everything that is beautiful on earth. 7. Replica: copy; imitation The more I study the book of Genesis, the more I realize that the Garden of Eden was a replica of heaven on earth. 8. Symbol (symbolize): sign or represent something For many centuries, the beautiful dove has symbolized two things: peace and Holy Spirit Doctrine Terms: Catechism: handbook of questions and answers for teaching the principle of a religion or teaching the fundamental of subject That is its purpose. As the Westminster Catechism states, the chief end of man is “ to glorify God and to enjoy him forever.” Chapter 13: Angels In Heaven and Earth Vocabulary: 1.Banned: kicked out; expelled
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In similar vein, Adam and Eve were banned from their earthly paradise forever, and those who do not obey God in this life will be banned from the heavenly paradise. 2. Dominion: power, control: territory God said, “ Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the Earth and over every creeping things on earth” ( Genesis 1:26). 3. Emanating: to come out from a source As I was praying in the Spirit, the words heaven is so real kept emanating from my spirit over and over again. 4. Preoccupy (preoccupied): obsess The thought of being in heaven with Jesus preoccupied all my thoughts. 5. Rejuvenate: make younger; refresh Although I felt exhausted (tired) during those months, I had been spiritually rejuvenated. 6. Spectacular: fantastic; wonderful a. It was a spectacular vista that the Lord and I were enjoying. b. God is on the verge of moving I spectacular ways. 7. Surrender: give up; give in; submit I am finally learning how to surrender all my worries to Him, because I know He cares about me. 8. Symbol (symbolic): sign or represent something Clouds have symbolic importance to the Lord. Doctrine Terms: Holy Trinity: The word Trinity is not in the bible. It is a doctrinal terms means three in one. Jesus is one God with 3 different roles. Father, Son, Holy Spirit.
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No. Trinity Roles or titles 1 Father Protector and Provider 2 Son Advocator; He intercedes for our souls.
( 1 John 2:1 My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:
3 Holy Spirit Holy Spirit manifests Jesus. Great Commission: to work, to minister, laborer I knew He would always be with me and His angels would be watching over me as I endeavored to help fulfill the words of His Great Commission.
Chapter 14: Walking in the Word Part 1 Vocabulary: 1. Accomplish: achieve; complete a. As Isaiah testified” “ So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; it shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper in the things for which I sent it” Isaiah 55:11 b. It will not return to Him void. It will prosper, and it will accomplish the purposes He has for it to accomplish. 2. Preoccupy (ied): too busy focusing on one thing; to fill or perform the functions I know you do not really have your own life now because you are so preoccupied with the book, but some things cannot be hurried. 3. Startle (ing): frighten
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4. Self-image: personality; self worth; self-esteem; opinion of yourself Those were words I really needed to hear, because I have never had a very good self-image about wither my appearance or my abilities, but to hear my Master (Jesus) from heaven telling me about my beauty made all the difference in the world. I began to cry with joy. Doctrine Terms: The Lord’s Prayer: It is a model pray for Christians to pray. It is an effective outline for all intercessory and personal prayer.
Matthew 6:9-15 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 10Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. 11Give us this day our daily bread. 12And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. 13And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. Intercessory (intercession) Omnipresent: God is everywhere. Omnipotent: God is all-powerful.
Revelation 19:6
And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. Chapter 14: Walking in the Word Part 2 Vocabulary: 1. Grudge: feeling of resentment; chip on your shoulder
2 Corinthians 9:7
Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
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2. Remove: take away; get rid of They continue doing the things I do not like. That is why I sometimes remove My blessing. Doctrine Terms: Tithes: 10 % of your income to the Lord
Malachi 3:10 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. Offerings: give money to missionary Chapter 15: Blessing Beyond the and Blue Vocabulary: 1. Amaze: astonish; surprise 2. Cataclysmic: a momentous and violent event marked by overwhelming upheaval and demolition; broadly: an event that brings great changes Though the Bible never uses the word rapture, the apostle Paul describes a cataclysmic event in which the Lord Jesus will return from heaven with Hs saints to “rapture” His church. 3. Fascination: attraction; appeal Innocence, trust, purity of heart, fascination, a sense of wonder, belief, joy, happiness, present-moment living- all these are some of the magical qualities of childhood that God wants us to have to exhibit (to show signs of ) to get to heaven. 4. Hysterical (hysterically): panic-stricken; out of control 5. Inexpressible: indescribable; beyond words; unbelievable; unspeakable Joy inexpressible and full of glory!
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That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: 8Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory: 9Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls. 6. Innocence: no blame 7. Pandemonium: chaos Total pandemonium reigned. 8. Quality (qualities): value The qualities of childhood are possible for adults to surrender their lives completely and unreservedly to Jesus Christ. 9. Reemphasize Jesus wants this book to reemphasize the biblical Truth about heaven to Christian everywhere. Jesus has chosen Choo to be an instrument, and this book as a vehicle, to reiterate the truths of the Scriptures to His church. 10. Reign: time in power; in control of 11. Reiterate: repeat; do it again; go over 12.Sentence: punishment But those who don’t know the Lord will appear before the Judgment seat of Christ where they will hear the sentence that their lack of faith deserves-“for the wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23) 13. Vehicle: He has chosen me as an instrument and this book and a vehicle to reiterate the truths of the Scriptures to His church.
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Doctrine Terms: Judgment Seat of Christ: Christian believers will be stand before God for their works.
2 Corinthians 5:10 10For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.
Judgment Seat of Christ
Rewards Gain Rewards
1 Corinthians 3:14 Lose Rewards
1 Corinthians 3:15
Gold Silver
Precious Stones
Hay
Wood
Handmaiden: servant End Times: End-time refers to the last days/period of time/history on earth before the 2nd Coming of Christ Harvest: seedtime; Laborers: workers
Matthew 9:36-38 37Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; 38Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest. Chapter 16: God’s Great Love Vocabulary: 1. Destiny: fate a. Though the Lord had erased the memory of seeing my mother in hell, I still had a vague recollection of her being there and I felt great pain in my heart over my parents’ eternal destiny.
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b. John describes the eternal destiny of the first unfortunate group as follows: The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence
of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb… ( Revelation 14:11) [No rest day or night] 2. Devote: dedicate My daughter, you have been living for Me so long now, and you have been especially devoted to Me for the last few months. 3. Dimensions Instead of being shut in, I ‘ve been launched into higher dimensions of glory than I’ve ever known. 4. Endeavor: try; make an effort; attempt The Lord chose me for this work, and I have endeavored to be faithful to every word and experience. 5. Exalt: praise; promote
1 Peter 5:5-7 5Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. 6Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: 7Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 6. Implementing: to put into practice; apply Roger is implementing the corrections into the manuscripts. 7. Intentionally: on purpose When someone hurts me, intentionally or unintentionally, I am able to go to the Lord in prayer, and His peace and joy return to me. 8. Manuscript: document; script Roger is implementing the corrections into the manuscript for the book Misery: unhappiness; despair
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I can never erase the memory of those naked bodies moving around in the fire and screaming in their misery. 9.Secure (security): safe a. I felt very secure in His love and it was easy for me to trust His love. b. I feel secure in the love of Jesus. 10. Rationalize: reason We cannot use the world’s method to justify, rationalize cover our sins, 11. Turmoil: chaos; confusion It probably stems from turmoil I experienced during my childhood. 12. Unintentionally: not on purpose When someone hurts me, intentionally or unintentionally, I am able to go to the Lord in prayer, and His peace and joy return to me, Doctrine Terms: Principalities:
1. Satanic Powers a. chief rulers or beings of the highest rank and order in Satanic kingdom b. authorities, those who derive their power from and execute the will of the
chief rulers c. world-rules of darkness of this age, the spirit world-rulers d. spiritual wickedness that of the wicked spirits of Satan in the heavenilies
Notes from Dakes Annotated Reference Bible on page 375
Romans 8:38-39 38For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, 39Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Melinda’s Comments: What Paul is trying to say is that no matter how successful or failure in our daily life circumstances, nothing can come between you and the Lord. In other words, Paul love for Christ was unconditional love. Therefore, our love for Lord should be on unconditional basis. Mercy: compassion
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4 kinds of Love 1. Agape: love of God 2. Storge: love of family 3. Phileo: brotherly love 4. Eros: sexual love
Tripartite: divided into or composed of three parts
Body, soul and spirit
1 Thessalonians 5:23 23And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Pneuma: Greek word for Spirit Soma: Greek word for physical part of our body, organs and systems. Concern: worry; anxiety
